Magnetic ring-shaped feeding aid

Abstract

We provide eating aids that make it easy for people who have lost strength in their hands due to illness, injury, or aging to hold eating utensils such as spoons and forks, enabling them to eat independently and with confidence. [Solution] The eating aid 1 consists of a ring portion 3 that can be worn on the finger, a base portion 2 attached to the ring portion, and a magnet portion 4. The magnetic force of the magnet portion allows for the attachment and detachment of metal parts, making it easier for users with reduced gripping strength to hold and operate eating utensils.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an assistive device for assisting the use of eating utensils and daily necessities, which is a ring-shaped main body worn on the finger and provided with a magnet part for holding eating utensils and the like.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, it has been difficult for users with reduced finger grip strength due to aging, injury, disease, etc. to stably hold eating utensils such as spoons and forks. For this reason, assistive devices equipped with thick-handled eating utensils or belts for fixing to the hand have been proposed. Although they consider reduced grip strength, they do not fully exert an effect on users who have difficulty gripping, and there is also a problem that assistance is often required during wearing, which impairs the user's independence and comfort.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] For those who have lost the strength in their hands due to illness, injury, aging, etc. and have difficulty holding eating utensils such as spoons and forks, it is desired to easily hold them and be able to eat meals safely and independently. Also, it is desired to reduce the psychological burden on those who feel resistance to obvious assistive devices.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] By attaching a magnet to the ring, the magnet can be easily attached to the hand. By wearing it, a metal spoon or fork can be stably held. As a result, they become able to eat and do other things on their own with confidence. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] The spoons and forks can be held in place, providing support and stability for tasks requiring grip strength. And you can have them. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] A diagram of the ring-shaped eating aid with a magnet according to the present invention. [Figure 2] A diagram showing a ring-shaped feeding aid with a magnet attached being worn on the finger. [Figure 3] An illustration showing a person wearing a magnetic ring-type feeding aid on their finger while holding eating utensils. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] The embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the attached drawings. The embodiments shown below are examples that embody the present invention and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention.

[0009] As shown in Figure 1, the magnetic ring-shaped eating aid according to the present invention consists of a ring portion 3, a base portion 2 attached to the ring portion 3, and a magnet portion 4.

[0010] Figure 2 shows the support device 1 with the magnetic part 4 facing inward, placed on the finger 5 at the position where you want to support the eating utensil. Mounted so that it is positioned on the side.

[0011] Figure 3 shows the assistive device 1 with the magnetic part 4 positioned on the side of the finger 5, and the user holding an eating utensil. child.

[0012] The ring portion 3 is made of metal, resin, Velcro (registered trademark), etc., and is sized to fit the user's finger. The structure may be adjustable accordingly.

[0013] The magnet part 4 is composed of a permanent magnet, which has sufficient holding force during use and can be easily removed when unnecessary. When it is unnecessary, it is made into a magnet that can easily remove the instrument.

[0014] By making it ring-shaped, it does not take up much space and is easy to carry around when going out.

Explanation of symbols

[0015] 1 Aid 2 Base part 3 Ring part 4 Magnet part 5 Finger 6 Dining utensil

Claims

[Claim 1] A feeding aid comprising a ring-shaped body that can be worn on a finger and a magnetic part provided on the ring-shaped body, wherein the device is worn so that the magnetic part is positioned on the inside of the user's hand, and the magnetic force of the magnetic part allows for the attachment and detachment of eating utensils having metal parts.

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